Trans Sport V6-191 3.1L VIN D TBI (1995)
Fig. 9 Strut Assembly Components Replacement
DISASSEMBLE
1. Remove strut assembly from vehicle.
2. Mount strut compressor tool No. J-34013, or equivalent, into holding fixture tool No. J-3289-20, or equivalent, as shown in Fig. 8.
3. Mount strut into compressor, then compress strut approximately 1/2 inch after initial contact with top cap.
4. Remove nut from strut dampener shaft and place guide rod tool No. J-34013-27, or equivalent, on top of dampener shaft. Use this rod to guide
dampener shaft straight down through bearing cap while decompressing spring.
5. Remove components as shown in Fig. 9.